Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Avik Das
WWE Superstars play different characters in WWE. Therefore, while playing different characters, they also adopt different ring names to suit a particular gimmick. If a wrestler makes a name for himself and makes it big, they usually get known for their ring names.
However, it is not always the case. Sometimes wrestlers also use their real names to play characters if the birth name is unique. But whether the female Superstars or male Superstar, both use such stage names and get famous. We take a look at such wrestlers who have gotten famous using their ring names, but their real names are strikingly different.
# 15 Kane: Glenn Jacobs
Kane is one of the famous names to grace the squared circle. After wrestling for over two decades, he makes sporadic appearances now and is a WWE Hall of Famer. Kane’s WWE debut was in 1997, and he became a Grand Slam Champion in his career. Kane’s 7 feet tall height helped to became invincible whether with the mask or without the mask. Kane’s real name is Glenn Jacobs, who serves as a Mayor of Knox County.
# 14 Charlotte Flair: Ashley Fleihr
Charlotte Flair is currently one of the decorated women in history. She has won the Women’s Champions a record 14 times in her illustrious career. She has also mainevented WrestleMania 35. Surprisingly, Charlotte isn’t her real name. Her real name is Ashley Fleihr.
# 13 Triple H: Paul Levesque
Triple H needs no introduction. In his twenty-six years old long WWE career, he has achieved every possible feat in WWE, including winning the WWE Championship a record fourteen times. He has dominated both the Ruthless Aggression Era and the Attitude Era. While Triple H’s full name in WWE is Hunter Hearst Helmsley, his birth name is different. His real name is Paul Levesque.
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# 12 Lita: Amy Dumas
Lisa was one of the pioneers of the women’s division in the male-dominated Ruthless Aggression Era. She won the Women’s Championship four times in her career, and she gave one of the greatest feuds against Trish Stratus. With impressive agility and talent, her matches were outstanding as a WWE Superstar. Lita, who is a WWE Hall of Famer, uses the name as a ring name. Lita’s real name is Amy Dumas.
# 11 Edge: Adam Copeland
After overcoming a life-threatening neck injury, Edge’s WWE return took place back in 2020, which was after a long gap of 9 years. Edge has won the world title a record eleven times in his career, including impressive World Heavyweight Championship reigns, and the Rated R-Superstar is a Hall of Famer. The veteran’s real name is Adam Copeland, but he has been known as Edge since his debut in WWE.
# 10 Randy Savage: Randall Poffo
Randy Savage was one of the biggest draws of the Golden Era, who headlined many pay-per-views, including WrestleMania. Savage won the WWE Championship, and he eventually also wrestled in WCW. Randy Savage was just his ring name, but his real name was Randall Poffo.
# 9 Seth Rollins: Colby Lopez
Seth Rollins is arguably one of the popular names of the current generation, having won all active titles of the company. Seth Rollins‘ wife Becky Lynch is also one of the popular names of the company. This famous WWE Superstar’s real name is Colby Lopez.
# 8 Becky Lynch: Rebecca Quin
While talking about Becky Lynch’s husband, Seth Rollins, can’t keep Becky Lynch out of this list, considering her immense popularity. She is a multi-time Women’s Champion and has mainevented WrestleMania. Becky Lynch’s recent return has also boosted WWE SmackDown. Becky Lynch’s name might sound real, but it isn’t her real name. The Irish lass’s actual name is Rebecca Quin.
# 7 The Ultimate Warrior: James Hellwig
The Ultimate Warrior was the hero of every child in the 80s and early 90s. With an impressive physique and unending energy, The Ultimate Warrior became a fan favorite. He won the main event WrestleMania VI. Sadly, The Ultimate Warrior’s death took place in 2011. His birth name was James Hellwig.
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# 6 Trish Stratus: Patricia Stratigeas
Trish Stratus was certainly the most popular name of the women’s division from the past. Following Trish Stratus’ WWE debut, she stayed in the company for six years and won the Women’s Championship a record seven times. But Stratus adopted a ring name to perform. Her off-screen name is Patricia Stratigeas.
# 5 Roman Reigns: Leati Joe Anoa’i
There is no doubt that Roman Reigns is the biggest name of the current generation, and he is the face of the company. Roman has done everything in the company, including maineventing WrestleMania six times in his career. Roman Reigns’ age is 38, and he still has a lot of years left in his career, even after a record long World Title reign. The Tribal Chief’s actual name is Leati Joe Anoa’i.
# 4 Roddy Piper: Roderick Toombs
Although Roddy Piper never won the WWE Championship in his career, he was certainly one of the well-known faces of the company in the 80s. As his wrestling career, Roddy Piper’s movies were great and he had a notable career there. With his awe-inspiring mic skills, he was proficient in cutting good promos. Piper behind the curtain was familiar as Roderick Toombs.
# 3 Hulk Hogan: Terry Bollea
Hulk Hogan was the first megastar of professional wrestling, who brought mainstream attention to this business. Hogan became the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as the early 1990s. He attained the same feat when he went to WCW. It might be hard to believe that Hulk Hogan isn’t his birth name. His original name is Terry Bollea.
# 2 The Undertaker: Mark Calaway
The Undertaker is certainly one of the most famous names to be produced by WWE. With his three-decades-long careers, he became a household name worldwide. Undertaker’s height of 6 feet 10 inches helped him the upper hand in many feuds. One of the longest serving WWE wrestler’s real name is Mark Calaway.
# 1 The Rock: Dwayne Johnson
Given The Rock has established himself as a huge star in Hollywood, most people are probably aware of The Rock’s real name, which is Dwayne Johnson. First, he worked under the ring name Rocky Maivia and then he found success as The Rock.
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Avik Das is the founder of Sportsheed. He is a sports lover with broad knowledge of Professional Wrestling, MMA, Football, and Cricket. He has an English major and has previously written articles for various sports and entertainment websites
